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A woman walks before dawn in Toksook Bay, Alaska, in 2020. Congress approved millions of dollars to connect the community to the new site for the village of Newtok, which was forced to move because of erosion related to climate change. Many scientists who worked on climate-related projects struggled to continue their work under the Trump administration.

Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Federal scientists work on everything from agriculture and housing to weather forecasts and electricity generation. Many worry they will face censorship if Trump wins in November.

A helicopter involved in Nixon Fire containment efforts is seen on July 30, 2024 in Aguanga, Calif.

Nixon Fire is 82% contained at 5,222 acres

Full containment was expected by Wednesday, the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department announced.

Garrett Keene sits on the front steps of his home in Lake Elsinore, Calif. that was destroyed in the Airport Fire, one of three major Southern California Fires so far this September. After evacuating with his family, Keene said he monitored the Watch Duty fire app to see where airdrops of fire retardant were happening as the fire approached, but none dropped on his neighborhood.

Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? There's an app that can help

Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.

Treatment beds at Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana are shown in this udate

In search of hope: Veterans turn to psychedelic treatment in Tijuana

While the hallucinogenic drug ibogaine is illegal in the Unites States, military veterans and others are traveling abroad to get it.

Restaurant prices rose 4.2% over the last year. But Americans continue to dine out regularly.

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy.

Dearica Hamby speaks during a Team USA 3x3 Basketball press conference in Paris in July. The U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team won bronze at the Olympics last week.

WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues the league and her former team for discrimination

The suit accuses the Las Vegas Aces of trading Hamby because she was pregnant and retaliating against her for speaking out. Her lawyers say the WNBA's response amounted to a "light tap on the wrist."

The island of Matlacha in Florida was devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Many residents who rented homes were displaced, and are still suffering financially years later.

Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters

The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.

A "Vote Here" sign outside a voting center at Camacho Recreation Center in National City on Nov. 8, 2022.

Watchdog group says November election certification is in jeopardy

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington reports dozens of county election officials in eight states objected to certifying election results since 2020.

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, Thursday, May 23, 2024. The Justice Department has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and driving up prices for fans. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in New York and was brought with 30 state and district attorneys general. . (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

EEUU presenta cargos contra presunto líder del Cartel de Sinaloa

Un presunto líder y sicario del Cártel de Sinaloa que trabajaba estrechamente con los hijos de Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán fue acusado el martes en un tribunal federal de Estados Unidos de narcotráfico y de liderar una organización criminal que secuestró y mató a numerosas personas.

Javier Silva Ayala, 19, on his way to lunch after a morning class at San Diego State University, Dec. 4, 2013. Silva Ayala is one of 7,469 California college students who immigrated to the country illegally and now receive state-funded financial aid.

Navigating the new FAFSA

College acceptance letters will soon arrive, but students and their families are facing questions about financial aid assistance due to delays with the FAFSA.

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